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dinger · May 8th, 2004, 09:19 PM

Heres a dilemma if there ever was one.

We have a choice to make take my position number 2 for the Cooper Cabrio or wait till August for a Tin top Cooper S and we only have two weeks to decide as it will be time to spec the cabrio.!

Heres why.

Both cars specced the same the price difference is about £110

Sorry if there was confusion on a Cabrio Cooper or a Cabrio S.

Goonery · May 8th, 2004, 09:30 PM

Well I've driven all of them, hang on for an 'S' cabrio, it'll be worth it, and the sound with the roof off is incredible.

the W'rkncacnter · May 8th, 2004, 09:51 PM

Between the two I'd go for the Cooper S, I'm more interested in performance.

dietcokeplease · May 8th, 2004, 10:20 PM

Why not go for both dinger? If you're near the top of a list somewhere for a Cooper Cabrio then drive that until the S arrives. You probably won't lose anything.

the W'rkncacnter · May 8th, 2004, 10:21 PM

Ditto that, Cooper S or S cabrio. You wanna go fast, really fast.

Johnny225 · May 8th, 2004, 11:04 PM

Cooper S. The convertible is overrated! Plus the S cabrio will be slower than the hardtop S.

Smurfn · May 9th, 2004, 05:31 AM

Personally, I would go for the S. I think I am one of the few that don't really like convertibles

Goonery · May 9th, 2004, 05:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny225

Cooper S. The convertible is overrated! Plus the S cabrio will be slower than the hardtop S.

Informed opinion ?

Parc77 · May 9th, 2004, 08:16 AM

Cooper S - I had the opportunity of getting a Cooper convertable almmost straight away (within a few weeks of them being officially launched) but noooooooooooo way would could I go to having a cooper just for the exclusivity of a convertable, especially when Mini swapped my Nearly 2 yr old S for a brand new one a couple of months ago (due to endless problems) - might be tempted by an S convertable in a yr or 2. Am not that bothered about the changes to the minor refresh on the S either as visually from the outside only the lights have really changed I know there are a couple of other minor changes but there nothing to write home about. As far as the 163bhp to 170bhp - im sure my r Optimax fuelled S will be quicker than the new version - until they get run in

Xanthia · May 9th, 2004, 12:38 PM

Seeing your in the UK, I wouldn't recomment the Cabrio as you won't have the top down enough. Personally, even though I haven't seen it in the flesh, I REALLY don't like the look of the cabrio with the top up. It looks like it would be an absolute nightmare to see out the rear. Since the weather here so lovely, I think you would probably spend at least 75% of the year (I'm being optimistic) with the top up. I'd go hardtop S all the way.

Now if they came up with a hard top cabrio that didn't take up boot space then that would be different story!

Meg · May 9th, 2004, 01:01 PM

I'm having the same dilemma, but I think that I am leaning towards the convertible S.

jimskater · May 9th, 2004, 04:46 PM

Me, I'm getting an S.

Even in Sunny So Cal...

At the price, the practicality of a hatch outweighs the "whee!" factor of the drop top. Especially since I'm getting the S soon (roll on, August!), and it'll be a long, long time before I can get a convertible--I'm not on any list.

Get what you like.

Restyle · May 9th, 2004, 05:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Xanthia

Seeing your in the UK, I wouldn't recomment the Cabrio as you won't have the top down enough. Personally, even though I haven't seen it in the flesh, I REALLY don't like the look of the cabrio with the top up. It looks like it would be an absolute nightmare to see out the rear. Since the weather here so lovely, I think you would probably spend at least 75% of the year (I'm being optimistic) with the top up. I'd go hardtop S all the way.
Now if they came up with a hard top cabrio that didn't take up boot space then that would be different story!

My thoughts exactly !!
.. Although I would be first in Line for an Electric Hard-Top Cabrio (in a similar vein to the Peugeot CC`s) .. Even if it took up ALL Boot Space & ALL Rear Passenger Space .

I`m not against the detail touches they`ve made to the Cabrio, with maybe the exception of those rear Boot Hinges, But ask yourself if you would be able to look back admiringly at it in the Car park with its Hood Up, in the same way as you can to an Original MINI

Ezzer · May 9th, 2004, 07:36 PM

Seeing as you're no.2 on the list.... I'd say also that you should get it, then order the S, then sell the cabrio when you need to start paying for the S, you'll make a bit on the cabrio for sure....

Ibb · May 10th, 2004, 02:54 AM

I like hard tops, cabrios are nice to look at, but they're not for me.

I personally feel that hard tops are more sportier, don't ask me why cos I dunno, its just what my heart says

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May 8th, 2004, 09:19 PM	#1
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	What to decide on Cooper Cabrio or Tin top Cooper S.????? Heres a dilemma if there ever was one. We have a choice to make take my position number 2 for the Cooper Cabrio or wait till August for a Tin top Cooper S and we only have two weeks to decide as it will be time to spec the cabrio.! Heres why. Both cars specced the same the price difference is about £110 Sorry if there was confusion on a Cabrio Cooper or a Cabrio S. Last edited by dinger : May 9th, 2004 at 08:39 AM.

May 8th, 2004, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
the W'rkncacnter Chaotic Entity Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Quantico, VA Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 131 Offline	Between the two I'd go for the Cooper S, I'm more interested in performance. Winston the W'rknCooper

May 8th, 2004, 10:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Why not go for both dinger? If you're near the top of a list somewhere for a Cooper Cabrio then drive that until the S arrives. You probably won't lose anything. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

May 8th, 2004, 10:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
the W'rkncacnter Chaotic Entity Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Quantico, VA Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 131 Offline	Ditto that, Cooper S or S cabrio. You wanna go fast, really fast. Winston the W'rknCooper

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May 8th, 2004, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:24 AM Posts: 13,607 Offline	Well I've driven all of them, hang on for an 'S' cabrio, it'll be worth it, and the sound with the roof off is incredible.

May 8th, 2004, 11:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Johnny225 Mr Buttons! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 845 Offline	Cooper S. The convertible is overrated! Plus the S cabrio will be slower than the hardtop S.

May 9th, 2004, 05:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 09:24 AM Posts: 42,663 Offline	Personally, I would go for the S. I think I am one of the few that don't really like convertibles http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 9th, 2004, 05:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:24 AM Posts: 13,607 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny225 Cooper S. The convertible is overrated! Plus the S cabrio will be slower than the hardtop S. Informed opinion ?

May 9th, 2004, 08:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Parc77 MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 12:24 AM Posts: 2,368 Offline	Cooper S - I had the opportunity of getting a Cooper convertable almmost straight away (within a few weeks of them being officially launched) but noooooooooooo way would could I go to having a cooper just for the exclusivity of a convertable, especially when Mini swapped my Nearly 2 yr old S for a brand new one a couple of months ago (due to endless problems) - might be tempted by an S convertable in a yr or 2. Am not that bothered about the changes to the minor refresh on the S either as visually from the outside only the lights have really changed I know there are a couple of other minor changes but there nothing to write home about. As far as the 163bhp to 170bhp - im sure my r Optimax fuelled S will be quicker than the new version - until they get run in

May 9th, 2004, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Xanthia Megalomaniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northants Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 74 Offline	Seeing your in the UK, I wouldn't recomment the Cabrio as you won't have the top down enough. Personally, even though I haven't seen it in the flesh, I REALLY don't like the look of the cabrio with the top up. It looks like it would be an absolute nightmare to see out the rear. Since the weather here so lovely, I think you would probably spend at least 75% of the year (I'm being optimistic) with the top up. I'd go hardtop S all the way. Now if they came up with a hard top cabrio that didn't take up boot space then that would be different story!

May 9th, 2004, 01:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Meg I can't spell Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Long Island NY Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 2,862 Offline	I'm having the same dilemma, but I think that I am leaning towards the convertible S. RIP Boo

May 9th, 2004, 04:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 04:24 PM Posts: 6,720 Offline	Me, I'm getting an S. Even in Sunny So Cal... At the price, the practicality of a hatch outweighs the "whee!" factor of the drop top. Especially since I'm getting the S soon (roll on, August!), and it'll be a long, long time before I can get a convertible--I'm not on any list. Get what you like. www.scmm.org GP 0101

May 9th, 2004, 05:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 12:24 AM Posts: 4,319 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Xanthia Seeing your in the UK, I wouldn't recomment the Cabrio as you won't have the top down enough. Personally, even though I haven't seen it in the flesh, I REALLY don't like the look of the cabrio with the top up. It looks like it would be an absolute nightmare to see out the rear. Since the weather here so lovely, I think you would probably spend at least 75% of the year (I'm being optimistic) with the top up. I'd go hardtop S all the way. Now if they came up with a hard top cabrio that didn't take up boot space then that would be different story! My thoughts exactly !! .. Although I would be first in Line for an Electric Hard-Top Cabrio (in a similar vein to the Peugeot CC`s) .. Even if it took up ALL Boot Space & ALL Rear Passenger Space . I`m not against the detail touches they`ve made to the Cabrio, with maybe the exception of those rear Boot Hinges, But ask yourself if you would be able to look back admiringly at it in the Car park with its Hood Up, in the same way as you can to an Original MINI In da Wud

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May 9th, 2004, 07:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ezzer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 12:24 AM Posts: 143 Offline	Seeing as you're no.2 on the list.... I'd say also that you should get it, then order the S, then sell the cabrio when you need to start paying for the S, you'll make a bit on the cabrio for sure....

May 10th, 2004, 02:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ibb MINI2 Master BLASTER!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bristol Local Time: 12:24 AM Posts: 1,695 Offline	I like hard tops, cabrios are nice to look at, but they're not for me. I personally feel that hard tops are more sportier, don't ask me why cos I dunno, its just what my heart says

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